Big Ten powers surge toward another national championship as Indiana crushes Alabama 38-3, shaking the college football landscape. Can Oregon or Indiana claim the crown and continue the conference’s dominance? Spencer McLaughlin leads the roundtable with Craig Shemon, Jacob Goins, Ryan Herrings, and others, unpacking Kurt Signetti’s meteoric rise, Indiana’s ferocious defense, and the SEC’s fading mystique. Insights abound on Oregon’s playoff chances, Bryce Underwood’s future at Michigan, and Chip Kelly’s uncertain coaching journey. Key debates cover Kyle Whittingham’s arrival in Ann Arbor, Michigan’s revamped staff, and why mid-tier Big Ten teams are outperforming national heavyweights. The hosts riff on player development, defensive schemes, and emerging coaching talent across the Big Ten, spotlighting Fernando Mendoza’s ascendancy and the behind-the-scenes impact of NIL and the transfer portal. Will the Big Ten’s new era crush the SEC once and for all? Dive into all the drama, predictions, and expert analysis.

It might be time to have an honest conversation about Tomislav Ivišić.

Illinois football has its next quarterback.

Illinois beat Penn State 73–65 at the Palestra — but this was one of the most uncomfortable wins of the season.

Illinois football is losing players to the transfer portal — including an All-Big Ten kicker, a multi-year starter, and key depth pieces — and Illini fans are starting to panic.

Illinois football is officially in a transition at quarterback — and that’s where the opinions really start.

With the Music City Bowl win still fresh, it’s time to turn the page and look ahead at what’s next for Illinois football. In this New Year’s episode, Sunny breaks down offseason priorities, coaching staff questions, quarterback decisions, and what it will take to sustain success in a rapidly changing Big Ten.

Illinois closes the season with a heart-stopping 30–28 win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl, and somehow the ending felt perfect for this team. In this live postgame, Sunny reacts emotionally to Luke Altmyer’s final performance in an Illini uniform — another clutch, game-winning drive against the very program that tried to lure him away.

Illinois closes out non-conference play with a comfortable 90–55 win over Southern, and while the result was never in doubt, there’s still plenty to unpack. In this live postgame, Sunny breaks down why this was a classic “good teams win, great teams cover” performance, even with sloppy stretches early

After surviving one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the country, Illinois opens what should be a softer stretch against Southern on Monday afternoon — but this game is about much more than the opponent.

Illinois and Tennessee meet for the first time ever on the football field with the Music City Bowl serving as the stage in Nashville.

Happy holidays from Locked On Illini! On today’s Christmas Day episode, Sunny delivers one of the most enjoyable player grades shows of the season after rewatching Illinois’ historic 91–48 Braggin’ Rights demolition of Missouri.

It might be time to admit something that felt unthinkable a few months ago — this is Keaton Wagler’s team.

Illinois finally gets its reset moment after the Nebraska loss, and it comes in the most unforgiving setting possible: the Braggin’ Rights game against Missouri in St. Louis. In today’s episode, Sunny breaks down why this matchup lives in its own universe, what Illinois must prove from a response standpoint, and why Missouri’s shiny record doesn’t tell the full story.

Illinois didn’t just beat Missouri in Braggin’ Rights — they absolutely dismantled them. In this live postgame, Sunny reacts to a 91–48 demolition that may have been the most complete performance of the Brad Underwood era against legitimate competition.

Illinois has been loosely linked to Harvard transfer quarterback Jaden Craig, and while nothing is official, the name is intriguing enough to warrant a deeper conversation. In today’s episode, Sunny breaks down Craig’s record-setting Ivy League career, elite decision-making, and why his profile fits what Bret Bielema and Barry Lunney Jr. have historically valued at quarterback. We also take an honest look at the concerns — from off-script playmaking to release speed and the jump in competition — and why Craig would be a stabilizer, not a savior.

Michigan faces a critical coaching crossroads as Kaylin DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham emerge as frontrunners for the Wolverines’ head football coach position. Can Michigan lure DeBoer away from Alabama and shake up the Big Ten power dynamics? Conference rivals weigh in, speculating on the impact of either hire and the potential fallout if both candidates turn down the offer. Heisman buzz dominates with Fernando Mendoza’s clutch quarterback play leading Indiana to unprecedented heights, fueling debate over voting consistency and the legendary nature of his win. The transfer portal heats up as Bryce Underwood’s status sparks rumors, Iowa’s quarterback plans face uncertainty, and Indiana’s recruiting power surges. From bold quarterback predictions to the shortcomings of the Heisman Trophy ceremony, the Big Ten squad tackles hot topics, locker-room drama, and the year’s most intriguing “what ifs.”

Brad Underwood didn’t hold back after the Nebraska loss, publicly calling out David Mirkovic and benching him for the final 12 minutes — but was he right? In today’s episode, Sunny breaks down the film, the body language, and the full context behind Mirkovic’s worst performance of the year.

The season is still young, but NBA mock drafts are already forcing an uncomfortable — and fascinating — conversation about Illinois’ future. In today’s episode, Sunny reacts to new projections that have Tomislav Ivišić slipping into the second round and explores whether coming back to Champaign might actually make more sense than leaving early.

Illinois basketball quietly added another international piece to the roster, and while Tony Bilić isn’t a headline-grabbing transfer, his arrival says a lot about where the program is headed.